Datu Montawal holds summit vs. terrorism and illegal drugs

PEACE SUMMIT --- Mayor Vicman K. Montawal (3^rd from left) together with Vice Mayor OhtoMontawal (2^nd from left) cited the importance of proper information being imparted to the constituents so they will not be easily influenced by extremist groups. They were joined by (L-R) PDEA agent Marlon Santos, Capt. BanarinCamsa of the 7^th IB, and DatuMontawal Chief of Police Chief Inspector Sabri J. Lakibul. (Anne Acosta - MINDANAO EXPOSE’)

DATU MONTAWAL, Maguindanao --- With the end view of safeguarding its populace away from indoctrination of extremists groups and illegal drugs, this local government unit conducted a Peace Summit against Terrorism and Illegal Drugs last June 13 held at the Municipal Hall.

Municipal Mayor Vicman K. Montawal said it is important that at this early stage, the constituents would be properly informed so they will not be influenced by extremist groups. “The same thing with our fight against illegal drugs.”

“We are serious about this advocacy,” said Mayor Montawal.

Municipal Vice Mayor Ohto Montawal said they would not want to reach the point just like the Marawi City Crisis agitated by an extremist plot.

“Our municipality is peaceful and we would not want them (terrorists) to ruin it. By all means, we are ready to safeguard our beloved Datu Montawal with the help of our authorities and barangay officials,” ViceMayor Montawal said.

                                                       

Further, MLGOO Baisa M. Bacar tackled on the role of the LGU in ensuring peaceful and secured communities.

Capt. Banarin Camsa of the 7^thIB, PA discussed the “Understanding 2017 Martial Law Peace and Security Measures.”

Mechanism and strategies in protecting barangays againstterrorism and illegal drug activities were presented by Datu Montawal Chief of Police Chief Inspector Sabri J. Lakibul while Agent Marlon Santos of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency dealt on the policies, parameters, and approaches in sustaining drug free communities/ barangays. Islam as a religion of peace-loving people was also presented.

Various sectors that have committed support include religious, academe (private sector), barangay officials, women, council of elders, municipal officials, youth, Barangay Police Action Teams/Tanod, civil society organizations, themedia, and government line-agencies. (GILMHAR A. LAO & ANNE ACOSTA - MINDANAO EXPOSE’)